Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health
Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Florissant
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Additional Information About the Role Overview
BJC Behavioral Health is a community health center that provides
and coordinates behavioral health services for more than 8,000
seriously mentally ill adults and seriously emotionally disturbed
children in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Fran--ois, Iron
and Washington counties. As an Administrative Agent of the Missouri
Department of Mental Health (DMH), BJC Behavioral Health serves as
a major point of entry for people eligible for mental health
services funded by DMH and is responsible for serving as gatekeeper
to the public mental health system. Role Purpose The Medical
Assistant (MA) provides patient care under the direction of a
physician or other licensed provider. This position performs select
duties for the promotion of health in the care of patients and
delivers care according to practice protocols and procedures.
Responsibilities Cleans and prepares exam room for patients.
Obtains vital signs, patient history and maintains accurate and
prompt charting in the patient's record. Performs clinical skills,
such as phlebotomy, electrocardiography (EKGs), point-of-care
testing and injections. Triage calls, provide test and lab results
to patients and present relevant information to provider with
correct medical terminology. Assists provider by preparing patients
for exams, procedures and treatments. BJC has determined this is a
safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state
of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this
job. Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned. Minimum
Requirements High School Diploma or GED Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Requirements Certified Medical Assistant Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation certification Benefits Statement Note: not all
benefits apply to all openings - Comprehensive medical, dental,
life insurance, and disability plan options - Pension Plan/403(b)
Plan - 401(k) plan - Tuition Assistance - Health Care and Dependent
Care Reimbursement Accounts - On-Site Fitness Center (depending on
location) - Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick
time Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital
East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health Center Legal Statement The
above information on this description has been designed to indicate
the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this
position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications
required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity
Employer Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC
we---re committed to providing you and your family with benefits
and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social
and financial well-being. Comprehensive medical, dental, vison,
life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month
after hire date Disability insurance paid for by BJC Pension
Plan/403(b) Plan funded by BJC 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition
Assistance available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and
Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days,
holidays and personal time Adoption assistance To learn more, go to
www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to
indicate the general nature and level of work performed by
employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be
interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties
and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Keywords: BJC HealthCare, Florissant , Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health, Healthcare , Florissant, Missouri
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